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Matthew Maury, New York, New York, to his "dear Brother", (William Maury), 1819 July 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 87
Identifier: id77972
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Received his letter; purchases he made; passengers on the ship; messages to friends; ship is carrying tar and turpentine; news of friends.2 pp. ALS Bears ANS from Matthew Maury, New York, New York to his brother, [William Maury], 10 July [1819]. received his letter; visit from Mr. Marks; left the keys to his [WM] trunk with Mr. Ludlow; he [MM] will be announced in [Lacy's] Paper. Including T's of AL, 1p.

Dates: 1819 July 9

Ann Maury, Sedgwick, England, to her brother, William, New York, New York, 1819 June 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 88
Identifier: id77979
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsJourney to sedgwick; trip to see some of the Lakes; rode on the Whitehaven coach on the way to Wast Water Lake; she and Isabella rode on the outside of the coach for part of the trip; listened to a conversation of some drunken men in Whitehaven; went to see the pier at Whitehaven the next morning; ate breakfast at Calder Bridge; saw Calder Abbey; saw Wast Water;' got a guide to take them over the mountain to Grasmere; all they has to drink with them was Brandy,...
Dates: 1819 June 28

Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, to her son, William Maury, New York, New York, 1819 July 31

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 89
Identifier: id77980
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She and Mr. Mauryhave retunred from Buxton; stopped at Manchester to see Mr. Brook; the company at buxton; Mr. Maury's "poney" and John's desire to get rid of it; new's of Ann's trip; news of James Bold; James and the methods they are using to fix his foot; Rutson's letter; he is making fishing lines; news of family and friends; the weatherl Matt should be arriving soon; sends regards. 4pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 1p.

Dates: 1819 July 31

James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 August 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 90
Identifier: id77981
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsEnclosed some letters of introduction [not present]; instructs him not ot ask the collectors in the Custom House for the information he wants him to get, but to "draw" it from them; Matthew arrived on Thursday; he is pleased of the reports he hears of William's behavior; received his letter of 28 June about tobacco; trip to Buxton; Matthew is resting but begins work at Maury&L[atham] on Monday; visit from Col[onel] Hardon and his family. 3pp. ALS Bears ANS...
Dates: 1819 August 7

Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, to her son, William Maury, New York, New York, 1819 August 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 91
Identifier: id78305
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsMatthew has arrived safely; she is worried he is working too hard; Mr. Maury attended the funeral of a young man to die of bowel trouble; warns him to look after his own health; financial troubles of companies; Rutson returned home on Saturday; Ann to return in a week or a week and a half; reports her [AM] illness after a trip to the lakes; Mary's health; Dawson, who works with Mr. Maury, has turned out to be a "reprobate"; instructs him to be sure to go to...
Dates: 1819 August 9

Matthew Maury, Liverpool, England, to his brother, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 August 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 92
Identifier: id78317
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsHis trip back from America; Canton crape and pantaloons; Ann returned from Kendal 3 or 4 days ago; Rutson returned about 2 weeks ago; Jim [James[ is still at Whitworth; Mary Matthews has arrived and is in poor health; Mr. Dawson was fired from Mr. Maury's office; now have a new apprentice from Glasgow; news of friends; Mr. Maury's "poney"; Mr. Latham will tell him all the business news; they will attend to his [NM] clothes; news of friends and family. 3 pp. ALS...
Dates: 1819 August 20

Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, to her brother, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 August 24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 93
Identifier: id78330
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsTrip back from Sedgwick; James is still at Whitworth; methods used to fix his foot; the Bushells will "retire from the scene of action" next Christmas; visits to General and mrs. Harper and to Miss Corrie; girls at Mrss Corrie's school are allowed to be present when company is there; the goats have gone to Savannah; Rutson has returned homel news of the Wakefields; Matthew went to Allerton on Sunday for breakfast; pears; his plants; everyone sends regards to him...
Dates: 1819 August 24

James Maury, Liverpool, England to his son, William Maury, America, 1819 August 24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 94
Identifier: id78349
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsArrival of Mary Matthews; confusion over who should pay for her passage; Ann has returned; James is at Whitworth still; Matthew is well and works regularly; Rutson is still at home; Mrs. Maury may travel to visit Jacob Wakefield; huis own health is good; the pony; William's uncle [B?] will retire from his church on Sunday; asks from news of his sister [Mary] Strahan; dismissal of Dawson from the office because of his conduct; asks him to find out how Dawson was...
Dates: 1819 August 24

Box 1

 File — Box: 1
Identifier: id76078
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Material concerning the Maury family of Virginia, particularly James Maury, the first Amercian consul to Liverpool, England and his wife and five children. Collection housed at the University of Virginia prior to being purchased. See PDF Inventory for item list.

Dates: 1783-1800's

Abbe Jean Siffrein Maury, Paris, France, to "Monsieur," James Maury, 1777 September 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id76080
Scope and Contents Was pleased to receive his letter; from what he wrote, it seems that they may belong to the same family; will tell him what he knows of his own family; history of his grandfather and father; details about his father's brothers; since his grandfather was sent away from home when he was young they do not know much about the rest of their relatives; his family has only its good values to stand on; would be happy to learn that they are related to each other. [Letter written in French][Copy by...
Dates: 1777 September 8

Abbe Jean Siffrein Maury, Paris, France to "Monsieurf James Maury, 1778 Mai 12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: id76083
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His letters show he is a good man; apologizes for not having written sooner; he [JM] is about to return to Virginia; would e happy to be of help to him while he is in Paris; would like to continue to hear from him; France supports the Americans in their struggles; everyone will remember the liberator of America; if his [JM] friend in London writes to him he will write back; sends regards. [Letter written in French] [Copy by Ann Maury] 3pp. CY of ALS

Dates: 1778 Mai 12

J. Kennedy, London, England to Nancey [?] Rutson, Liverpool, England, 1783 December 23

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id76084
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Regrets her trouble with her eyes; she should be careful not to strain them; is glad to have found the fabric for her gown; offers additional assistance to her or her family; wishes Miss M. could have convinced her to attend the assemblies; is sad that Mr. B's health is poor; is glad that Mr. Gardner was recoverd; her own health is better; details about shoes; spoke to the queen about shoes; sends love to the family. 3pp. ALS

Dates: 1783 December 23

Mary Claiborne, to her nephew, James Maury, 1792 June 11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id76093
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Asks why she has not heard from her nephew for almost 2 years; is concered that he did not receive the dozen hams she sent; hopes that she will remain in his good graces; her husbancd and Betsy have died; she is taking care of Betsy's children; Hannah's husbvand is mismanaging his money; sends regards to her niece and nephew. 1p. ALS

Dates: 1792 June 11

J. Currie, Liverpool, England to James Maury, London, England, 1795 December 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: id76099
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsLIvingstone's heath is improving; Livingstone feels that his slave Thomas at home in Virginia is the most intelligent one that he owns; Livingstone also feels that Thomas does not understand what he says; is of the opinion that "Livingtone's "expletives" frighten Thomas so much he doesn't pay attention to the rest of the sentence; suggested to Livingstone that he mioght speak more simply to his slave; hopes that Livingstone will be well on his [JM] return. 2...
Dates: 1795 December 29

Mary Armistead, Raspberry Plain, Virginia, to her son-in-law, James Maury, Liverpool, England, 1796 February 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: id76293
Scope and Contents Hopes he has received her latter and that he will continue to write to her; the children havd [W]Hooping cough bt do not seem to mind; Mr. Mason is in Philadelphia with his wife and oldest daughter for the winter; leaving four of his children with her [MA]; Mr. Armistead's estate was conducted with Fontaine Maury in attendence; a slave that she wanted to keep for herself fell to him [JM]; hopes she can exchange or purchase the slave and her family; has written to Fontaine Maury but received...
Dates: 1796 February 1

Ann Maury, Brodie, America, to her niece, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1815 May 5

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 45
Identifier: id77277
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Happy to have received her letter; hopes she will keep ip with her work at school and make her family proud; hopes she will write again soon now that there is "free intercourse" between the US and England, and tell her about the family; would be happy to see her visit the US, but does not think it likely. 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.

Dates: 1815 May 5

Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, to her son, James S. Maury, Fredricksburg, Virginia, 1815 August 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Identifier: id77278
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Asks why he has not written; details of letters sent; story about Mr. Pederson, Envoy from Denmark to America, missing his ship and forfeiting his passge; again requests that he write; family news; sends regards. 3pp. ALS Including T's of ALS 3pp.

Dates: 1815 August 26

Margaret Maury, Buxton, England to her William Maury, Liverpool, England, 1815 October 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 47
Identifier: id77280
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Describes trip to Buxton, Mr. Gwanthmey was sick; difficulty finding horses at Macklesfield; loss of the "Pole pin"; needed a chain for the wheels; finally arrived safely in Buxton; sends regards. 2pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 2pp

Dates: 1815 October 6

James Maury, Buxton, England, to his son William Maury, Liverpool, England, 1815 October 16

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Identifier: id77282
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsReceived his letter on the 14th; will probably not return before Saturday as he is now doing well enough to use the baths; Mr. and Mrs. G[wathmey] are enjoying themselves but must return to Liverpool; Mrs. Maury is enjoying herself; hopes that Matthew's pony will be returned. 2pp. AL Bears ALS from Margaret Maury, [Buxton, England], to her sons, William and Matthew Maury, Liverpool, England, 17 [October 1815]. Wishes the G[wthmeys] could stay longer; Mr. Maury's...
Dates: 1815 October 16

Margaret Maury, Centre Hotel, Buxton, England to her son, William Maury, Rodney Street, Liverpool, England

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 49
Identifier: id77285
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsArrived safely; she and Mr. Maury are the only guests at the hotel; forgot to lock up her arsenic before she left; forgot the coals; Mr. Maury sending a note for the Clarks about them; warns him not to get involved in party politics; Matthew and Ann will bathe tomorrow; asks that he let her know how he is doing. 2pp. AL Including ALS from James Maury, [Buxton, England] to his son, William Maury, Liverpool, England, [0 June 1816]. Order for coal attached [not...
Dates: 1783-1800's

James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 August 24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 95
Identifier: id78365
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Glad that he [WM] is getting along well with Mr. Falt [?]; the turtle that Dunlivie; if he [WM] and Mr. Wood could come to the party, they would be welcom. 1p. ANS

Dates: 1819 August 24

James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 August 25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 96
Identifier: id78373
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Has just read his letter to Maury and L[atham] [and?] Scipio; entreats him to avoid speaking about No. 10 to their friends. 1p. ANS Including T's of ANS, 1p.

Dates: 1819 August 25

James S. Maury, Whitworthm England to his brother, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts., 1819 September 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 97
Identifier: id78400
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsHas planned to write him when he returned to Liverpool but stayed at Whitworth longer than he expected; explains what the doctor has done to his foot; his activities since he has been at Whitworth; friends from Liverpool he has seen since he has been at Whitworth; events in Manchester; saw Cha[rle]s Smith in Rochdale; thinks that William has changed his opinion about America; asks if he plans on marrying an American girl; thinks that if Ann were to go there she...
Dates: 1819 September 6

Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, to his brother, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 September 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 98
Identifier: id78411
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Received his letter yesterday; they have written him several letters that he has not yet received; Mr. and Mrs. Hardman Earle's wedding; Mrs. Maury and Rutson are at Allerton; their accident in the carriage; she has been staying with Miss Duff; went to a concert with her mother at the Wellington Rooms; news of the Ewarts and the Wakefields; pipes are being installed for gas lighting; James and the status of his foot; [John]'s illness. 3pp. ALS. Including T's of ALS, 1p.

Dates: 1819 September 20

James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 September 27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 99
Identifier: id78415
Scope and Contents Thanks him for getting so much tobacco for them; meetings of the manufacturers do not concern him; Col[onel] Hardin and his family returned to the US; they will start sending letters for him to the South soon; exports are diminished; invoice; goods received from the Constitution;  James is still at Whitworth; Ann should return from Allerton today; Rutson left on Tuesday; he [RM] is determined to improve his handwriting; Matthew has been wroking at the Tobacco warehouse; he and Mrs. Maury are...
Dates: 1819 September 27